NUR 108 EXAM 6

NUR 108 EXAM 6
1. In the communication process, which characteristics best describe an effective verbal
message? Select all that apply
Answer
Developmental level appropriate
Situation appropriate
Delivered at a appropriate time
Organized information
2. When using the SBAR model to communicate with a physician, what information does the
nurse offer first?
Answer
Nurse's name, patient's name, and reason for the communication
3. A male patient being admitted in hypertensive crisis informs the nurse that he stopped
taking his blood pressure medication 3 weeks ago. Which response by the nurse is best?
Answer
"Tell me more about your experience with your high blood pressure medication."
4. The nurse is preparing a patient for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
Patients must be NPO (nothing by mouth) for 8 hours and void several minuted before the test.
Which statement by the nurse is best to help prepare the patient?
Answer
"You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before your test."
5. A young adult with a severe episode of asthma-related bronchoconstriction comes to the
emergency department with signs of respiratory distress. When the nurse performs the
orientation assessment, the nurse notes that the patient cannot identify the place/location or the
time. Which nursing diagnosis is most suitable for this patient?
Answer
Acute confusion